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Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth "Here I come / Keep the crowd listening" 12"
id=808

Side A

Side B

  1. Here I come - Large Professor remix main
  2. Here I come - Large Professor remix instrumental
  3. Here I come - accapella

  1. Keep the crowd listening - DJ Premier remix main
  2. Keep the crowd listening - DJ Premier remix instrumental
  3. Keep the crowd listening - accapella

Last Modified: Apr 09, 2011

Label: Underboss Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: UBR-115
Made in: USA

Added into database: Apr 10, 2011

Previously unreleased remixes of these classic Lord Finesse tracks! I guess the remixes were done in the 00's.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "URB-115-A"
Side B: "URB-115-B"

Original US pressing.

Author: alex(AT)labelscans(DOT)com


Lord Finesse "Rare selections EP Vol. 3" EP
id=804

Side A

Side B

  1. Keep the crowd listening - DJ Premier remix
  2. Stop sweating the next man - unreleased remix
  3. Vinyl athletes [Feat. A.G. & MURO] - original version
  4. Muro freestyle

  1. I can't understand it [w/ Big L] - original demo version
  2. Isn't he something - unreleased remix
  3. From me 2 u [w/ Brains] - Funkyman version
  4. Just one of those days [w/ 40 oz.] - original vetrsion
  5. Outro verse - Awakenings interlude

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: Underboss Records / No Sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: UBR-114
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

This is volume 3 out of three "Rare Selections" EP's by Lord Finesse. This EP was released by Lord Finesse's own label Underdog Records, teamed up with New York City based label, No Sleep Recordings. 300 copies made. This is an essential record for any Lord Finesse / Big L / D.I.T.C. fan.

Lord Finesse comments on each track:

Lord Finesse - "Keep The Crowd Listening - DJ Premier Remix" (Produced by DJ Premier - 2005)
This DJ Premier remix was originally done for "The Funky Technician Remix" Project, but due to popular demand because it was leaked early out on the internet (not on vinyl or bootleg), we figured we would make it officially available on vinyl only on this Collector's Edition

Lord Finesse - "Stop Sweating The Next Man - Unreleased Remix" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1992)
This remix was done for the 3rd commercial single from the Giant / Warner Brothers release "The Return Of The Funkyman". This was supposed to be the next single after the "Party Over Here / Yes You May Remix" 12". A 3rd single was never released from that LP, so this has stayed unreleased until now.

Lord Finesse - "Vinyl Athletes - Unreleased Original Version" Featuring A.G. & MURO (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1999)
Due to sample clearance problems this version never saw the light of day. This was the original version and the other version that was released, is actually a 2nd version produced instead due the above sample clearance problems. Originally this appeared on my "Rare & Unreleased" Pt.1 CD, but due to a lot of people asking, here it is on vinyl finally.

Lord Finesse - "MURO Freestyle" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1998)
This was a freestyle done for the MURO / Lord Finesse "King Of Diggin" mixtape that we now made available for vinyl collectors.

Big L - "I Can't Understand It - Demo Version" (Produced by Showbiz - 1991)
This is another one of his rare demos that were done previous to him signing to Sony Records. This demo was produced by Showbiz.

Lord Finesse - "Isn't He Something - Unreleased Remix" (Produced by Showbiz - 1991)
This was a jazzy remix that was done by Showbiz during the making of "The Return Of The Funkyman", but at the end of the day this remix was never used and archived until now.

Brains - "From Me 2 U - funkyman version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1994)
This is an unreleased song for an artist called Brains that was produced by me. It was archived until now.

40 oz. - "Just One Of Those Days - Original Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1993)
This version of "Just One Of Those Days" is the original version that was produced by me. Due to the fact that Mic Geronimo commercially used the Deniece Williams "Free" sample first, the song was eventually remixed. Both versions were eventually archived until this year.

Lord Finesse - "Outro - Awakening interlude" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1995)
This outro was originally done for "The Awakening" LP. But was later used in a verse for the song "Soul Plan" featuring Roy Ayers.

All songs are mastered by the legendary Tony Dawsey at Masterdisk Studios, NYC.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "UBR-114-A"
Side B: "UBR-114-B"

Original US pressing

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Lord Finesse "Rare collections EP Vol.1" EP
id=803

Side A

Side B

  1. Unexpected flava [w/ Big L]
  2. Praise the lord - Diamond D's mix
  3. I like my girls with a boom - original version

  1. Come on [w/ Notorious BIG] - demo version
  2. Hey look at shorty - original version
  3. Fat for the 90's - alternate beat

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: Soundtable / No Sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: TSN-002
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

This is volume 1 out of three "Rare Selections" EP's by Lord Finesse. This EP was released by the Japanese record store Sound Table, teamed up with Los Angeles based label, Tres Records and New York City based label, No Sleep Recordings. 300 copies made, 150 of them were available via mail order, the rest were sold in the store. This is an essential record for any Lord Finesse / Big L / Notorious B.I.G. fan.

Lord Finesse comments on each track:

Big L - "Unexpected Flavor" (Produced by Large Professor. Co-produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
This beat for "Unexpected Flavor" was originally a remix for "Isn't He Something" off the Lord Finesse release "The Return Of The Funkyman" Remixed by Large Professor, but Warner Brothers opted not to use it. So while doing "Lifestylez ov da poor & dangerous", Big L decided to use the track for his album, but the song never made the cut for the album".

Lord Finesse - "Praise The Lord - Diamond D's Mix" (Produced by Diamond D - 1991)
This was the original version for the release "The Return Of The Funkyman", but due to sample clearance issues the song was to be redone for the commercial release. The scratches were done by 1990 NMS Champion Steve D".

Lord Finesse - "I Like My Girls with A Boom - Original Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
"This is just an alternate version of the commercial release that includes scratches from the Humpty Dance song that couldn't get cleared for the commercial release. The scratches were also done by Steve D".

Notorious BIG - "Come On - Demo Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1993)
This is an original alternate Studio take of "Come On" originally done for the Notorious BIG "Ready To Die" LP featuring a different production arrangement and slightly different lyrics by Sadat X. This song would eventually be changed numerous times before its commercial release".

Lord Finesse - "Hey Look At Shorty - Original Version" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
This is the original version done for "The Return Of The Funkyman", but it would be later changed to a different version used for the commercial release".

Lord Finesse - "Fat For The 90's - Alternate Beat" (Produced by Lord Finesse - 1991)
This song was actually done about 4 - 5 different times, but this particular version just didn't fit the feel of the album and was redone a few more times before a version was chosen for the commercial release".

All songs are mastered by the legendary Tony Dawsey at Masterdisk Studios, NYC.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "TSN-002-A S-65492"
Side B: "TSN-002-B S-65493"

Original US pressing

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Rakim "The Cellar EP" EP
id=802

Side A

Side B

  1. Man with a gun - vocal
  2. Once upon a rhyme - original version
  3. Show me love - rugged version

  1. Man with a gun - instrumental
  2. Once upon a rhyme - original version instrumental
  3. Show me love - rugged version instrumental

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: Soundtable / No sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: TSN-001
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

The Cellar EP is a collection of three previously unreleased Rakim tracks. Released by the japanese record store www.soundtable.co.jp, in colaboration with US labels No Sleep Recordings and Tres Records. 300 copies pressed.

Here is the info provided by Soundtable when pre-orders where launched for this release:

"Man With A Gun" (Recorded by Rakim in 2002)
This song was done strictly for an underground buzz 12" that was never released. Featuring D.J. Slyce (1997 DMC USA Champ) on the scratches, this gem is exclusive to this limited vinyl and will never be released in any other format.

"Once Upon A Rhyme - Original Version" (Recorded by Rakim in 1995)
This song/version was a last minute deletion from the "18th Letter" LP. Cuts are also provided by D.J. Slyce. Again, this is the first time this song is available to consumers, and will only be released on this limited 12".

"Show Me Love - Rugged Version" (Recorded by Rakim in 1996)
BONUS TRACK. Tthis version had to be remixed for the "18th Letter" LP, due to sample clearance issues. This will be the only vinyl release of this recording, but the track will be featured on the forthcoming Nick Wiz "Cellar Sounds: Vol. 1" 2CD to be released in 2008.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "TSN-001-A S-64890"
Side B: "TSN-001-B S-64891"

Original US pressing

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Lord Finesse "Funky dope maneuver" EP
id=801

Side A

Side B

  1. Funky dope maneuver
  2. No stoppin
  3. bust a move

  1. Sexual healin'
  2. Bust a lil - nautilus version
  3. Back to back - demo version
  4. Let the music play - freestyle

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: Vinyl Addicts
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: VA001
Made in: EU

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

What a piece of hip hop history right here!! These are the demo tracks Lord Finesse used, to get his first record deal. A must have release for any true Lord Finesse fan. Pressed in 200 copies. First 50 copies are signed by Lord Finesse himself.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "VA001-A We Don't Talk It We Represent It"
Side B: "VA001-B Bronx-Bonn-Delft"

Original EU pressing

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Shorty Long "The south boogie EP" EP
id=798

Side A

Side B

  1. Purple rain
  2. Ain't nothin' new under the sun [Feat. Harry-O & John Doe]
  3. Say my name

  1. Be alright
  2. What's criminal?
  3. South boogie
  4. Crime and corruption [Feat. Moet, West & Firehead]

Last Modified: Jul 24, 2009

Label: One Leg Up Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: OLU-004
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 24, 2009

Limited EP by Shorty Long with productions by heavyweights such as: Showbiz, Buckwild, DJ Mike Smooth and Ahmad. 200 copies made.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "OLU-004-A"
Side B: "OLU-004-B"

Original US pressing

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Godfather Don "Demented thoughts" EP
id=780

Side A

Side B

  1. Hawaii [Feat. Bobbito]
  2. MC's out to murder the world
  3. Don, Don, Don

  1. That's how I'm going out
  2. Hot crib promo [Feat. Cage]
  3. Slaves [Feat. Kool Keith] - original mix

Last Modified: Jul 15, 2009

Label: One Leg Up Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: OLU-002
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 15, 2009

This is the second release, out of 5, of the "Heavy Pieces" limited series, released through the One Leg Up Records label.

Fantastic release by Godfather Don! Six dope tracks, all previously unreleased. Pressing of 200 copies.

If you ever wondered where Beatnuts sampled their hook for "Fried Chicken" (remember: "I keep flowing to the beat of the sure shot, my favorite jam of all time is The Body Rock"), then look no further. The song they sampled is "Hawaii" and has been unreleased until now.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "OLU-002 - A Re."
Side B: "OLU-002 - B Re."

Original US pressing

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Lord Digga "The high plains drifter" EP
id=775

Side A

Side B

  1. Brand nu day
  2. Watch ya back [Feat. Logic]
  3. Party jam [Feat. Masta Ace & Leschea]
  4. High like a bird

  1. Enemy lines [Feat. Logic]
  2. Take the cake
  3. Word play
  4. Good vibrations [Feat. Masta Ace] - '92 demo mix

Last Modified: Jul 14, 2009

Label: One Leg Up Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: OLU-003
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 14, 2009

This is the third release, out of 5, of the "Heavy Pieces" limited series, released through the One Leg Up Records label.

The "Good vibrations" track is the winner on this, which is an unreleased Masta Ace track. Pressing of 200 copies.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "OLU - 003 - A"
Side B: "OLU - 003 - B"

Original US pressing!

Author: alex(AT)labelscans(DOT)com


Herb McGruff "The demo EP" EP
id=766

Side A

Side B

  1. East and police
  2. I keep my palm on the handle - original version

  1. My place
  2. I keep my palm on the handle - remix
  3. 8 iz enuff - demo version

Last Modified: Jul 14, 2009

Label: One Leg Up Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: OLU-001
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jul 12, 2009

This is the first release, out of 5, of the "Heavy Pieces" limited series, released through the One Leg Up Records label.

Prior this release, I had never given Herb McGruf any attention. That all changed with this release. This is dope! 4 previously unreleased demo tracks, recorded in 1994. All produced by none other than Godfather Don! And to top it of, there's also an alterntive demo version of Big L's "8 Iz Enuff", which is cool (and slightly different form the album version)! Pressing of 200 copies.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "OLU-001-A"
Side B: "OLU-001-B"

Original US pressing

Author: alex(AT)labelscans(DOT)com


Sport "G" & Mastermind "Let the rhythm roll EP" EP
id=764

Side A

Side B

  1. Sport Could Get Fluid
  2. Catch My Lyrics
  3. On The Dope Tip

  1. I Used To Be A Hustler
  2. Let The Rhythm Roll
  3. Don't Do It To Yourself

Last Modified: Jul 12, 2009

Label: Vinyl Addicts
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: VA002
Made in: EU

Added into database: Jul 12, 2009

Nice and very dope EP, of previousy unreleaded material. All recorded in 1985-1988, with production way before its time. My favorite is the "Sport Could Get Fluid" track. 250 copies made and very slept on. There may still be copies left at www.vinyladdicts.net, get it while you can!

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "VA002 A More than just a 'Random' release!"
Side B: "VA002 B We keep the crowd listening"

Original EU pressing

Author: alex(AT)labelscans(DOT)com


Marley Marl & The Juice Crew "The Juice Crew EP" EP
id=741

Side A

Side B

  1. "I declare war" w/ Kool G Rap
  2. "Stunt of the block" w/ Super Kids

  1. "For your own concern" w/ Big Daddy Kane
  2. "Enter the dragon" w/ Kool G Rap
  3. "Drop a bomb on 'em" w/ Craig G

Last Modified: Apr 18, 2009

Label: DWG / Hot Chillin Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: DWG004
Made in: EU

Added into database: Apr 18, 2009

The blue vinyl version of this.

Original pressing

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Marley Marl & The Juice Crew "The Juice Crew EP" EP
id=739

Side A

Side B

  1. "I declare war" w/ Kool G Rap
  2. "Stunt of the block" w/ Super Kids

  1. "For your own concern" w/ Big Daddy Kane
  2. "Enter the dragon" w/ Kool G Rap
  3. "Drop a bomb on 'em" w/ Craig G

Last Modified: Feb 14, 2009

Label: DWG / Hot Chillin Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: DWG004
Made in: EU

Added into database: Feb 09, 2009

This should bring tears to any true hip hop fan of the 80s! Unreleased and dope(!) tracks from Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Super Kids (Tragedy) and Craig G. All recorded in the 80's, at their prime! It's hard to pick a favorite, they are all good. A must have record, get it where you can! Pressed up in 4 different vinyl colors: red, blue, white and black.

"Pressed in a limited quantity of 350 copies as part of the dwg vinyl goodness project 2008"
Red vinyl: 75 copies
Blue vinyl: 75 copies
White vinyl: 75 copies
Black vinyl: 125 copies

Note!
A remix version of the "Enter, the dragon" track appears on Kool G Rap's "Rated XXX" 1996 album. No similarity between the two tracks.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "DWG004A 'JUICE CREW ALL STARS' ", "MPO" signature and something looking like "CURVEPSHO"
Side B: "DWG004B - 'OH MY GODNESS!' ", "MPO" signature.

Original pressing

Author: alex(AT)labelscans(DOT)com


DWG and DJ Format Presents "Lungbutters" CD
id=738

Side A

  1. "A Word From Our Sponsor - intro" w/ Sureshot La Rock
  2. "Avenger of death" w/ Lord King Domino
  3. "I Declare War" w/ Kool G Rap & D.J. Polo
  4. "War Rap" w/ Unique
  5. K-Cut - Shout Out
  6. "Bootlegging" w/ Main Source
  7. "Mr. Dynamite" w/ Lonnie O
  8. "Taxing" w/ Special Ed
  9. "Get Up and Get wid it" w/ E.S.P.
  10. Cool V - Shout Out
  11. "First Impressions" w/ She Rockers
  12. "It's Hyped" w/ Freddie B & The Mighty Mic Masters
  13. DJ Koco - Shout Out
  14. "Stunt Of The Block" w/ Super Kids
  15. "I'm Back" w/ Superlover Cee & Casanova Rud
  16. "Master Plan" w/ Balli & The Fat Daddy
  17. "Down with me" w/ MC Shy D
  18. Grand G - Shout Out / Freestyle
  19. "King Stro" w/ Mr Tuxedo & King Stro
  20. "Without warning" w/ P.H.D.
  21. "Take it to the top" w/ U.B.C.
  22. "Billy Bathgate" w/ Godfather Don
  23. Unique - Shout Out
  24. "Crushin' The Weak - D.W.G. Mix" w/ Unique
  25. "From the Projects" w/ Disco Beave
  26. "Enter The Dragon" w/ Kool G Rap & D.J. Polo
  27. "Make It Funky" w/ J.D. Ranks-10
  28. Phill Most Chill - Live In The Studio
  29. "Keep on Writing" w/ MC Rajah
  30. "Hallelujah, the Fifth is Here" w/ Fifth Platoon
  31. "Words of Justice" w/ Kool Slic
  32. "Letters of Three" w/ K.G.B. (Kool Gifted Brothers)

Last Modified: Jun 04, 2009

Label: DWG Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: DWGCD001
Made in: UK

Added into database: Feb 09, 2009

First mix-cd from the DWG crew, hosted by Sureshot La Rock and mixed by DJ Format. Not only is it an amazing mixcd, but you also got a free unreleased Main Source 7" as a bonus! Also check the dope cover design!

Buy it while you still can... here.
(I'm not sure if the Main Source 7" is still available)

More tracklist info here.

Original pressing

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Cadence "Stand up tragedy / Wait no more" 7"
id=737

Side A

Side B

  1. Stand up tragedy - vocal

  1. Wait no more [Feat. Grand Puba - vocal

Last Modified: Jan 09, 2009

Label: DWG Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: DWG7001
Made in: EU

Added into database: Jan 06, 2009

DWG teams up with Cadence of Raw Produce to bring this exclusive 7". 200 copies made. Both tracks are solid, where the b-side has a nice appearance by Grand Puba.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "105548A1FK DWG7001 - organic"
Side B: "105548B1FK DWG7001 - corn-fed"

Original pressing

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Lord Finesse "Rare collections EP Vol.2" EP
id=733

Side A

Side B

  1. Fat for the 90's [Feat. A.G.] - demo mix
  2. Untitled [w/ Grand Puba ]
  3. Show 'em how we do things [Feat. Shel-Rumble & Harry-O] - first session

  1. Principal of the new school [w/ Big L] - demo version
  2. Awakenings interlude [Feat. Marquee]
  3. Awakenings interlude - instrumental
  4. Soul street [w/ Caron Wheeler] - Funkyman remix

Last Modified: Jan 06, 2009

Label: Soundtable / No Sleep Recordings
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: TSN-003
Made in: USA

Added into database: Jan 06, 2009

This is volume 2 out of three "Rare Selections" EP's by Lord Finesse. This EP was released by the Japanese record store Sound Table, teamed up with Los Angeles based label, Tres Records and New York City based label, No Sleep Recordings. 300 copies made, 150 of them were available via mail order, the rest were sold in the store. This is an essential record for any Lord Finesse / Big L fan.

Lord Finesse comments on each track:

Lord Finesse Feat. A.G. - "Fat For The 90's - Demo Mix" (Produced by Diamond D. - 1991)
This is another unreleased alternate take of "Fat For The 90's" featuring A.G. , This was produced by Diamond D, but this version never made the cut for the commercial release of "The Return Of The Funkyman".

Grand Puba - "Untitled" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1994)
This was a studio session done during the mid 90's. It was supposed to be used for the Grand Puba 's Elektra "2000" LP, but this song was never officially named.

Lord Finesse Feat. Shel-Rumble and Harry O - "Show 'Em How We Do Things - first Session" (Produced by Aladdin and S.L.J. - 1991)
This is an alternate studio take done during the making of "The Return Of The Funkyman", it includes alternate lyrics.

Big L - "Principal Of The New School" (Produced by Showbiz. - 1992)
This is a Big L demo that was dug out of the archives. This demo was actually done before "Devil's Son", but was never used for the Sony commercial release of "The Lifestyles of The Poor & Dangerous".

Lord Finesse Feat. Marquee - "Awakenings Interlude" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1995)
This is an unreleased interlude done during the making of the Lord Finesse "The Awakening" featuring a female artist by the name of Marquee.

Lord Finesse Feat. Marquee - "Awakenings Interlude - INSTRUMENTAL" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1995)
An instrumental of the above mentioned track.

Caron Wheeler - "Soul Street - Funkyman Remix" (Produced by Lord Finesse. - 1992)
This is one of my first remixes done as a member of the production staff of Bad Boy Entertainment. This particular version of this Caron Wheeler remix is extremely rare. This was my mix-down version. Even if you happen to find the commercial release (on tape cassette only), it wouldn't have this mix.

All songs are mastered by the legendary Tony Dawsey at Masterdisk Studios, NYC.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "TSN-003-A S-65884"
Side B: "TSN-003-B S-65884"

Original US pressing

Author: alex(AT)labelscans(DOT)com


Main Source "Bootlegging / Raise up / Time" 7"
id=736

Side A

Side B

  1. Bootlegging

  1. Raise up
  2. Time - alternative mix

Last Modified: Jan 06, 2009

Label: DWG Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: DWG7002
Made in: EU

Added into database: Dec 30, 2008

Three unreleased Main Source tracks that were recorded for the second Main Source album, while Large Professor was still in the group. Thanks to the D.W.G. crew, these cuts has now finally surfaced from the vaults of K-Cut. This record was included as a free promo with the D.W.G.'s Lungbutters mix cd. That's the only way to get your hands on this record. 500 copies pressed.

Ok, so what about the music then?
Well, it sounds just as expected....DOPE!! Never heard before vintage Main Source material... it's like a dream come true! My favorite at the moment is the alternative version of "Time", but that will probably change a few times...

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "105570A1FK DWG 7002 A WE GOT SCIENCE"
Side B: "105570B1FK DWG 7002 B THANKS TO K-CUT"

Original pressing

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Kurious "A constipated monkey : Demo sessions" EP
id=655

Side A

Side B

  1. Jorge of the jungle - original version
  2. Rice and beans [Feat. Prince Paul] - freestyle
  3. Fill'er up

  1. Trueness to the blueness
  2. One 4 the head [Feat. Kolli Weed]
  3. Catch my drift [Feat. Kadi]

Last Modified: Apr 22, 2008

Label: Crate Escape Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: Crate001
Made in: EU

Added into database: Apr 22, 2008

Fantastic release of Kurious demo tracks, recored before his "A Constipated Monkey" album. Productions are handled by SD50's, Prince Paul and Prime Minister Pete Nice. Limited to 200 copies.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "FATTYS ONLY CRATE-001-A1"
Side B: "BADGER MONKEY CRATE-001-B1"

Original EU pressing.

Author: alex(AT)labelscans(DOT)com


Notorious B.I.G. "Come on mother fucker" 12"
id=646

Side A

Side B

  1. Come on [Feat. Sadat X] - original version

  1. Come on - instrumental
  2. Come on [Feat. Sadat X] - acapella

Last Modified: Aug 10, 2008

Label: Soundtable
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: STE-003
Made in: USA

Added into database: Apr 17, 2008

Unreleased Notorious B.I.G. track (recorded sometimes around when his first LP was made). An alternative version ended up on the "Born again" album (produced by Clark Kent). But this is the version you want, produced by Lord Finesse (!) and really nice! However, it would have been a lot nicer if it was a solo track by BIG, cos Sadat X doesn't come as good as BIG on this one. But still, well worth to trackdown! If you ever wonder where Lord Finesse sampled the chorus to "No gimmicks/Brainstorm" (remember: "Release the brainstorm...something kinda lyrical"), then this is it. This record was only available from www.soundtable.co.jp in Japan. Limited to 300 copies.

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "STE-003-A S-59232"
Side B: "STE-003-B S-59233"

Original US pressing.

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Unique "The Die Hard E.P." EP
id=628

Side A

Side B

  1. War rap
  2. rage of a master

  1. Die hard
  2. Don't even think about it

Last Modified: Mar 08, 2008

Label: DWG Records
Release Year: 2008

Catalog Number: DWG003
Made in: EU

Added into database: Feb 17, 2008

Third and absolutely amazing release from the DWG label! Four tracks from Unique's unreleased "Die hard" album, which should have come out in 1989 on New Day Records (but for some reason never came out, except for a few testpress copies). It's a shame this never dropped in 1989, cos it would have been an all-time classic for sure! Sharp lyrics/rhymes and dope beats. But luckily the DWG crew laced us with this limited edition release. There are 175 numbered copies, where the first 50 copies are signed by Unique himself (This is #041). There also exists a few extra overrun copies and rather than destroying them, they are marked as promo ("PRO of 175").

Run-out groove has:
Side A: "74257E1/A DWG003 - A - CRUSHING THE WEAK"
Side B: "74257E2/A DWG003 - B - DISSING BITCHES"

Original Pressing

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